Winston-Salem, North Carolina may not be a small town, with a population of over 200,000, but when you're on one of the many college campuses, you don't feel like you're in the fourth biggest city in the state. Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem State University, Salem College and the University of North Carolina School of the Arts all call the city home. This photo was … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Winston-Salem, NC
Film Friday: Mississippi Burning
Set in rural Mississippi in 1964, Mississippi Burning is about two FBI agents, played by Willem Dafoe and Gene Hackman, who have very different styles of work, investigate the disappearances of civil rights activists. They are shocked at the state of the segregation in the south. Filmed In: Lafayette, Alabama; Bovina, Braxton, Canton, Jackson, New Hebron, Port Gibson, Vaiden … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Mississippi Burning
Southern Stays: King and Prince Resort
St. Simon's Island, Georgia is a beloved beach getaway, especially for those looking to escape the big city. One of the island's oldest hotels is the King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort. The King and Prince's history dates back to 1935 when it opened as a dance club to rival the famous Sea Island club, which was known for its exclusivity. During World War II, the resort … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: King and Prince Resort
Film Friday: The Last Song
While I loved The Notebook, a Nicholas Sparks film adaptation, I saw The Last Song for its setting in coastal Georgia. The film features a moody Miley Cyrus and future husband Liam Hemsworth as Ronnie and Will. Ronnie is sent down to stay with her estranged father for the summer where she meets Will, who teaches her about beach life and love. Notable scenes were filmed at … [Read more...] about Film Friday: The Last Song
Touring Georgia’s Antebellum Trail
Georgia's Antebellum Trail is one of the oldest parts of the state and has some of the most historically preserved buildings in the South. Travelers can start in Athens, home to the University of Georgia, and end in music mecca Macon or travel in the opposite direction. Athens Athens is home to the University of Georgia and was the stomping grounds for music … [Read more...] about Touring Georgia’s Antebellum Trail